Nightlife in Paradise

The Nightlife in Cancun has so many choices, the here
you can play all night... the rest all day.

Welcome to Mexico. One of the
first Spanish words you’ll probably learn here is fiesta-- and for good reason.
In Cancun, partying takes precedence over just about everything. This is a
resort city that never sleeps, which means your hotel room is just about the
last place you want to be at night.

Nightlife in Cancun runs
from the romantic to the outrageous; few people can resist its glamour,
spontaneity and splash, which is why this island is anything but deserted when
the sun goes down.

So to help you live it up
like a tourist and to get around like a Cancunense (a term used to
describe locals), we’re going to teach you the lingo and the latest in this
city’s relentless, never-ending nightlife.

Just
outside your hotel lies a sparkling 22-kilometer (14mi.) stretch of pulsating
clubs, Caribbean extravaganzas and live music bars. But perhaps the best place
to begin your nocturnal adventure is right at your own hotel.

Margarita and cervesa
(beer) are useful words to learn before you start off your evening. Both are
served up during hotel happy hours-usually between 5 and 7 p.m. One can witness
a spectacular sunset while sipping frozen tropical drink specials or puffing a
fine Cuban cigar. Most resort hotels offer live lobby music ranging from rock
to salsa. The rhythm of the evening sets in as the balmy breeze blows and a
canopy of stars fill the night sky.

Live
Music and Shows

Cancun is a musical hub in
the Mexican Caribbean. One can find talented musicians who play everything from
meringue and salsa to flamenco. Some of the finest Cuban musicians and dancers
are featured at various clubs, bars and restaurants. Throughout the year the
city plays host to various outdoor concerts and music festivals such as the
annual Jazz festival, which is held each May.

The
Club Scene

Cancun
will dazzle you with its trendy, high-energy club scene. Multi-million-dollar
discos line the hotel Zone like glittering stars. Their ultra-modern, even
garish architecture is enough to stop traffic, as are their long lines. The
inside of these discos is just as mind boggling, with great special effects,
laser shows and multi-level dance floors, where people discover the late night
pulse of the city. From rock to reggae, to salsa and techno jam, you’ll find
all types of music playing in the discos. For those who like to have a drink
and just watch, many clubs are subdivided into sections with live music bars on
one side and dance floors on the other.

The
Bar Scene

Cancun bars move to a
different beat offering live music and usually you
will find smaller crowds. Keep in mind that downtown bars are more provincial
and cater mainly to the locals rather than the tourists. It’s in downtown that
you can find real Mexican cantinas with laid back atmospheres and complimentary
botanas (snacks) as well as a variety of bar-restaurants.

Several bars in the Hotel
Zone offer quite the opposite experience. Leave your inhibitions at the door
and be prepared to be part of the show. The MCs bring out the wild side in
everyone with zany contests, drinking competitions, non-stop dancing and live
bands.